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Motorists across the state are being reminded of the 100 Deadly Days of Summer, which began Memorial Day weekend.
The S.C. Department of Public Safety uses that name because the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day can be a time when fatalities start to rise due to heavy vacation and out-of-state travel, and the influx of motorcycle traffic due to bike weeks.
Fatalities are currently 91 behind last year at this time, according to the Department of Public Safety; it’s the parent agency for the S.C. Highway Patrol.

Lancaster Police Department Cpl. Jodi Sims is recovering after she was bitten by a dog during the arrest of a disorderly man on May 26.
Michael C. Chavis Sr., 51, 110 S. Hughes St., was charged with threatening the life of a public official, second-degree assault and battery, possession of a dangerous animal, first offense, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and allowing dogs to run at large, according to a Lancaster Police Department booking report.

The themes of live, laugh, love and learn were not lost on Buford High School senior class president Hunter Faile.
Brushing away a few tears, Faile was overwhelmed by the significance of the occasion as she implored her fellow 140 graduates on Friday night to always set their sights high.
“It has been said we must shoot for the stars because even if we miss, we’ll land on the moon,” Faile said. “We never know where life will take us.”

What do the county’s historic jail, administration building and upcoming Air-Rail Industrial Park have in common?

At one point in time or another, all three have been suggested as a possible new home for the Lancaster County Economic Development Corp., though it seems county officials now have another location in mind.

During Lancaster County Council’s meeting May 20, council members gave a nod to constructing a new LCEDC office building inside Lancaster Business Park.

HEATH SPRINGS – Emergency personnel in Heath Springs will soon be better equipped to help people in life-threatening situations.

Heath Springs Volunteer Fire Department is the recipient of a $47,178 grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The money will allow the department to buy extrication tools used to free people trapped during vehicle accidents.

Part of the grant money will go toward rescue equipment related to low-angle rope rescue.